A novel alphanumeric classification system for ankle fractures: clinical applications and evaluation by Cemil Aktan, Ozkan Kose

“…Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to introduce and evaluate the Descriptive Ankle Fracture Classification (DAFC) system, a novel alphanumeric method for categorizing ankle fractures and fracture dislocations, and to assess its reliability and prognostic value compared to traditional classification systems (AO/OTA, Weber, and Lauge-Hansen). Materials and methods A retrospective review was conducted on 90 patients who underwent surgical treatment for ankle fractures. …”
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Variation in Clinical Presentation, Metabolic Profile, Hormonal Parameters and Inflammatory Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Women with and without Polycystic Ovary Morphology... by Sweekruti Jena, Ipsita Mishra, Anoj Kumar Baliarsinha, Debarchan Jena, Madhumita Debata

“…To analyse the differences between various parameters, the patients were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of PCOM on USG of the pelvis as per the Rotterdam criteria. Materials and Methods: A total of 37 patients had PCOM as per the diagnostic criteria for PCOS (Group 1), while 33 patients did not have PCOM on USG and were designated as Group 2. …”
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Efficient adsorption of ofloxacin in a novel nanocomposite formed by nano-hexagonal boron nitride fused with zeolite imidazolite skeleton-8: Experimental and molecular dynamics sim... by Zefang Huang, Yuankai Hong, Yiqun Cui, Huiying Guo, Yan Long, Jinshao Ye

“…This study synthesized three novel nanocomposite materials, ZIF-8@h-BN-X, using an in-situ growth method by adjusting h-BN content. …”
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Intestinal Microbiota in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure and Systolic Dysfunction by M. V. Fadeeva, A. V. Kudryavtseva, G. S. Krasnov, M. R. Skhirtladze, V. T. Ivashkin

“…To study the composition of the intestinal microbiota in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), as well as a relationship between the features of the CHF clinical course and changes in the microbial composition of the colon.Materials and methods. The study included 60 heart failure patients with systolic dysfunction diagnosed according to the results of echocardiographic examination. …”
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Plant Species Composition and Community Perception Towards Landscaping Work Executed at Hawassa University-Main Campus, Ethiopia by Birhanu Kagnew, Firew Kebede

“… Landscaping is making visual improvements to academic institutions, urban and other private organizations with plants and attractive materials. People all over the world are attracted to green and beautiful landscapes which initiate them to be happy and creative. …”
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The Effects of Single and Bimetallic Silicon Composite Shields in Medical Imaging Methods: A Monte Carlo Study by Abbas Ali Nazeri, Reza Malekzadeh, Parinaz Mehnati, Soheila Refahi

“… Purpose: Nowadays, the use of polymer composites with several metals to design and build new radiation composite shields with practical features in radiology is expanding. Materials and Methods: Three metal oxides, including Bismuth oxide (Bi2O3), Tungsten oxide (WO3), and Tin oxide (SnO2) were used as mono-metal and bimetallic compound silicon matrixes for clarification of their practical use. …”
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The effectiveness of dance interventions on the cognitive functioning of people with dementia or cognitive impairment: A systematic review by Dauda Salihu, Surajo Kamilu Sulaiman, Umar Muhammad Bello, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan, Hadiza Yahaya, Muhammad Chutiyami

“…The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of various dance interventions on the cognitive performance of people with dementia or cognitive impairment. Methods & Materials: In accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a systematic search was conducted in six databases (APA-PsycINFO, Web of Science, Medline, CINAHL, Embase, and Cochrane)from 2002 to 2023. …”
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Experimental and Computational Analysis of Surgical Mask Effectiveness Against COVID-19 in Indoor Environment by Chin Yan Suen, Helen Hoi Ling Kwok, Yuk Hang Tsui, Ka Hei Lui, Hong Hang Leung, Ka Wo Lam, Karen Pik Shuen Hung, Joseph Kai Cho Kwan, Kin Fai Ho

“…The UVC irradiation shows exposure to 450 µW cm−2 for 10 minutes can effectively eliminate all S. aureus on the mask materials. Simulation shows the reduction in overall NaCl and carbon dioxide (CO2) levels is directly proportional to the filtration efficiency and the effectiveness of reused masks is also directly proportional to the filtration efficiency. …”
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Geospatial digital mapping of soil organic carbon using machine learning and geostatistical methods in different land uses by Yahya Parvizi, Shahrokh Fatehi

“…Among the different predictor variables, the parent material’s intrinsic soil properties and topography variables had the greatest effect in predicting soil organic carbon variability.…”
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Optimal needle characteristics for classical inferior alveolar nerve block anesthesia: a systematic review by Mennat Allah Ashraf Abd-Elsabour, Ayat Gamal-AbdelNaser

“…Therefore, this review aims to assess the effect of needle characteristics on the outcomes of IANB. Materials and methods A systematic search was performed on MedLine via Pubmed, Cochrane Library, LILACS, Science Open, EBSCOhost, Scopus, Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB), and Google scholar; beside searching grey literature and hand searching. …”
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Flexible Dual Fe-based Catalyst: MIL-53(Fe) Loaded with Deep Eutectic Solvent for Discontinuous Selective Oxidation of H2S by Fengke Wang, Chaofan Li, Weizhen Kong, Shucan Qin, Qianqian Peng, Lihua Zang, Yunqian Ma, Yi Nie, Guihuan Yan

“…The materials were characterized by XRD SEM, FT-IR, BET, XPS, TG, CV and Py-FTIR. …”
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Efficacy of Inhaled Steroid Over Systemic Steroid in Stabilizing Acute Asthma in Emergency Room by B.V. Siva Vara Prasad Rao, Santhosh K B, Anil Sankol S M

“…AIM: To compare the efficacy of inhaled corticosteroid over systemic steroid in acute asthma. Materials & Methods: This was randomized, prospective, comparative study done on a total of 48patients in Emergency Department and ICU. …”
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Diagnosis of Non-Tumor Stenosing Lesions of the Major Duodenal Papilla Using Endoscopic Ultrasonography by V. A. Belozerov, O. I. Okhotnikov, N. A. Korenevskiy, V. A. Prokopov, S. N. Grigoriev, S. M. Shevyakin

“…Aim: to evaluate the possibilities of endoscopic ultrasonography in the diagnosis of benign stenosis of the major duodenal papilla and improve its results, including by identifying and objectifying the criteria of the disease.Materials and methods. The results of the examination and treatment of 2146 patients treated at the Kursk Regional Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital in the period from 2015 to 2022, who underwent transpapillary interventions and/or endoscopic ultrasonography on the basis of the endoscopy department, are presented. …”
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Evaluation of volatile safety in children's play mats based on non-targeted screening and risk prioritization by Shuang Liang, Haoyang Shi, Yinhui Yang, Qing Zhang, Zhijuan Wang, Qing Lv

“…In this study, 34 play mats, comprising four materials (3 EPE, 15 XPE, 5 PVC, 11 EVA), were subjected to non-targeted screening based on headspace gas chromatography-Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (HS-GC-Orbitrap HRMS), which screened out 71 volatile substances. …”
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The perioperative analgesic effects of thoracolumbar interfacial block and erector spinae plane block for open lumbar fusion: a randomized controlled trial by V. H. Phuong, Tran Viet Duc, N. T. Duyen, N. H. Tu

“… OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to compare the pain reduction effectiveness of thoracolumbar interfascial plane (TLIP) block with erector spinae plane (ESP) block for open lumbar fusion. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From October 2021 to October 2022, 100 patients participated in a randomized prospective intervention study at Hanoi Medical University Hospital. …”
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Virgin coconut oil lessens trichloroacetic acid assault on the stomach and intestine of rats via enhancement of Nrf2 but inhibition of TNF-α, IL1β/NF-kB signalling pathway by OO Oladokun, KO Ajeigbe, MA Adelakun

“…We, therefore, explore the mechanisms underlying the antioxidative and anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Virgin Coconut oil (VCO) alone, or combined with 5-fluorouracil (5FU) in the treatment of TCA-induced gastric and intestinal damage in rats. Materials and Methods: Rats received TCA (250 mg/Kg b.wt, p.o) for ten days, followed by either 5 % or 10 % VCO per gram feed alone or in combination with 5FU (50 mg/kg, i.p) for another ten days. …”
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IL-6–174 G/C transversion might decrease male infertility risk: A case-control study by Tayyebeh Zamani-Badi, Mohammad Karimian, Javad Amini Mahabadi, Atieh Rafatmanesh, Hossein Nikzad

“…Objective: This investigation explores the correlation between the IL-6–174 G/C transversion and male infertility. Materials and Methods: In a case-control study, a total of 314 men who referred to the Kashan Infertility Center, Shahid Beheshti hospital, Kashan, Iran, were enrolled for IL-6–174 G/C polymorphism analysis. …”
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Optimization of Enzymatic Hydrolysis Process, Structural Characterization and Antioxidant Activity Analysis of Gastrodia elata Polysaccharide by Yunfei HU, De ZHOU, Qinglan ZENG, Jinsong HE, Ming ZHAO, Qingyan TANG

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The role of salivary antioxidant level in polycystic ovary syndrome women under assisted reproductive technology treatment: A case-control study by Narges Gholizadeh, Maryam Koopaie, Ashraf Aleyasin, Atousa Mortazavi Milani, Marziyeh Aghahosseini, Mohammad Javad Kharrazifard, Mohadeseh Bahmaee

“…Objective: To study salivary and serum antioxidant levels in PCOS participants under assisted reproductive technology. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 80 women in 2 groups including normal participants as control and PCOS groups (n = 40/each). …”
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Correlation of serum C - reactive protein with clinical parameters in diabetic patients having chronic periodontitis before and after treatment by Arkhawan Ali Abdulhaq, Ziwar Ahmed Salih, Solaf Abdulqadir Mustafa

“…The present study was performed to determine whether presence of periodontitis and non-surgical periodontal therapy could influence the serum levels of CRP in type II diabetes mellitus disease patients. Materials and methods: A total of 60 subjects were selected for study. …”
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